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18 July 2014

Housing Minister Ambareesh to get Rs 1.16 crore reimburse spent on medical treatment
Karnataka government has decided to reimburse the medical bill to the tune of Rs 1.16 crore incurred on Housing Minister Ambareesh for his treatment.

He was admitted to a hospital on February 21 after he complained of breathlessness and was later shifted to Mount Elizabeth hospital in Singapore for further treatment.
He returned here on April 11.

The government had arranged for a special flight.
Government had arranged for his shifting to the Singapore hospital and moreover Ambareesh

According to a notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Administration (protocol) on July 11, government will reimburse the amount he paid for treatment at Mount Elizabeth hospital.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also heads the Finance Department, told reporters that “In special cases we can give. It is the discretion of the government.”

As per the Medical Attendance Rule of 1958, the maximum reimbursement normally is Rs 5 lakh, provided ministers avail treatment within the country if facilities are available.

Why Politicians can do this?
Reason is simple they got the unlimited powers without any accountability

India needs a law which will take away all the discretionary powers of elected politicians.